• India
  • November 21, 2024
National Highways in Bihar to Be Comparable to US Roads by 2029: Gadkari’s Big Announcement

Bodh Gaya: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday asserted the network of national highways in Bihar will be comparable to that of the US by the time the BJP -led NDA completes 15 years in power at the Centre in 2029. Bihar National Highways Gadkari, who holds the Road Transport and Highways portfolio, made the announcement in Bodh Gaya, while addressing back-to-back functions.…

  • India
  • November 21, 2024
PM Modi Stresses ‘Democracy First, Humanity First’ Mantra at Special Session of Guyana Parliament

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the special session of the Parliament of Guyana, stressed the need to prioritise democracy in order to build an inclusive society, saying that there is no greater tool than democracy for building an inclusive society. PM Modi pressed for humanity’s first philosophy while drawing a directly proportional link with democracy, during his address saying that the strongest…

  • India
  • November 21, 2024
India’s Leadership in Global Climate Action and Sustainable Development

New Delhi: India is playing a pivotal role in shaping global climate mechanisms while ensuring its own developmental priorities are upheld, Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav stated on Thursday, amidst the ongoing climate talks in Azerbaijan. Active Role in Shaping Global Climate Strategies Speaking at the 97th Annual General Meeting and Annual Convention of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) under…

  • India
  • November 21, 2024
Rahul’s Hollow Demand Against Adani Puts Revanth in Fix, Exposes His Hypocrisy

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s call for action against Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani has exposed his hollow claims and contradictions within his own party, putting Telangana Congress Chief A. Revanth Reddy in a fix. Reddy, who has been actively signing agreements and receiving donations from the Adani Group, now finds himself in the spotlight amid Gandhi’s demands to initiate action against…

  • India
  • November 21, 2024
Staggered Work Timings Announced For Central Govt Employees In Delhi As Air Quality Worsens

New Delhi: As the air quality continues to remain in the ‘very poor’ category in the national capital, the Centre on Thursday announced staggered working timings for its employees in view of the severe air pollution in Delhi. According to an order issued by the Union personnel ministry, employees have also been asked to pool vehicles and use public transport to minimize vehicular…

  • India
  • November 21, 2024
Five Killed, 16 Injured In Bus-Truck Collision On Yamuna Expressway In Aligarh

Aligarh (UP): Five people were killed and 16 injured when a bus collided with a truck on Yamuna Expressway in Aligarh, police reported on Thursday. The accident occurred on the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday when the vehicles were passing through the Tappal area of the district. An injured passenger told reporters that the privately operated bus was en route to Azamgarh…

  • India
  • November 21, 2024
47 Survivors Of 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Handed Job Letters In Delhi

New Delhi: Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Thursday distributed appointment letters to 47 survivors of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. According to a statement, six additional letters will be issued to successors of beneficiaries who have exceeded the age of service. Speaking at an event in the Tilak Vihar area of west Delhi, Saxena announced that 437 pending applications for appointments are under…

  • India
  • November 21, 2024
Govt Lists 15 Bills Including Waqf Bill For Winter Session Of Parliament

New Delhi: The government has listed 15 bills, including one to amend the waqf law and five new ones, for the the winter session of Parliament starting on Monday. The five new draft legislations include the one to set up a cooperative university. The pending bills include the Waqf (Amendment) Bill which has been listed for consideration and passage after the joint committee…

  • India
  • November 21, 2024
Excise Policy Case: Delhi HC Refuses To Stay Trial Against Former CM Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to stay for now the trial proceedings against former Delhi chief minister and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal who is an accused in a case of irregularities linked to the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22. Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri further sought a response from the investigating agency Enforcement Directorate on Kejriwal’s plea challenging a trial court’s…

  • India
  • November 21, 2024
Delhi Pollution Crisis: Fuel Demands Up for Vehicles During Wedding Season

New Delhi: The enforcement of Stage IV of GRAP, which bans BS-3 and BS-4 diesel vehicles, has disrupted travel and transportation, particularly for those engaged in the wedding business. The Central Pollution Control Board imposed GRAP-IV measures after Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) entered the ‘severe’ category on Sunday. The restrictions, which came into effect at 8 AM Monday, aim to curb pollution…